CHAPTER 291: CHAPTER 291: CAN YOU AFFORD TO RAISE IT?

Originally trying to subtly showcase the family’s heritage, unexpectedly exposing their pettiness, Lin Shuo, as the patriarch, felt both embarrassed and excited.

No wonder every single one of them is a big shot; even the demon cultivators willingly serve Mr. Jiang as a steed, because he is a distinguished alchemist! Moreover, an alchemist with deep heritage and generosity!

No way, just with this relationship, I must find a way to keep the child at home, so as to establish a connection with his master!

After a brief silence, everyone secretly reveled in the thought of how much benefit keeping this child could bring to the Lin Family, except for Mrs. Lin, whose face turned stiff as she almost knocked over the teacup.

Wave after wave of shock, she was now completely numb.

Achieving Foundation Establishment in just two months of cultivation, then what does my three children’s years of effort count for? A joke? I still can’t compete with Ouyang Ying, that woman who died years ago?!

Upon hearing that Ouyang Ying indeed passed away, Mrs. Lin immediately felt relieved.

Dead means she can’t come back to compete for the position of the main wife; no matter how good she was, she will gradually be forgotten, without the worry of comparison. Even if her son recognizes his ancestors, he can’t compare to the brothers protected by the reigning main wife.

But a few brief exchanges instantly threw her heart back into depression.

Coming from a noble family, Mrs. Lin naturally understood marriage was merely for the exchange of benefits; despite raising three children, there wasn’t much genuine affection beyond interests entanglement between husband and wife.

Let Lin Shuo consider for his precious son?

Even if he follows him from a young age and their father-son relationship is close, it absolutely can’t be!

The cultivation families always regard power as paramount, not to mention the strong return of the legitimate heir, even a bastard that Lin Shuo brought back might be acknowledged with full dignity, just for drawing them into the family and obtaining more benefits and resources.

She instantly realized that with the child staying, her precious sons’ positions would be unstable.

Therefore, Mrs. Lin smiled and responded, "Oh dear, achieving Foundation Establishment in less than two months of cultivation, seems Mr. Jiang raised Mingchuan excellently! He is indeed a genius; his cultivation progress is admirable and worth celebrating.

You see, our family really doesn’t have much heritage, making everyone laugh. Not just a few elders have seen expensive elixirs; even spirit stone supplies are indeed limited.

Mingchuan, like his mother, is exceptionally intelligent, his cultivation speed is also thanks to everyone’s guidance, I, as his mother, consider myself dull, worrying I might not take good care of him, delaying his cultivation and deserving the worst punishment.

Why not recognize the family and stay for a few days to enjoy with siblings, then follow your master for cultivation? We will often visit you!

Old Master Wan worked hard for years raising you into adulthood, which was indeed not easy. Now that he has passed, we as parents should go to his grave to burn some paper money in gratitude; more so, we should personally visit to thank Mr. Jiang for his cultivation."

"Hey, those words are wrong!" The Great Elder, excitedly, with a slightly flushed expression fearing the immense fortune couldn’t be grasped, glared at her and denied, "No matter what, Mingchuan is our family’s child. Previously he couldn’t be found, now that he’s back, there’s no reason not to teach and raise him?"

The old man stroked his upward-curled goatee and laughed, "Although not as wealthy as Mr. Jiang, we at least have some advantages.

Tomorrow is the family celebration; the legitimate heir’s return is indeed double joy. I think let’s straightforwardly appoint Mingchuan as the Young Patriarch, let him enter the Silent Cultivation Tower for a good retreat, maybe he can reap more benefits for cultivation."

Young Patriarch?

Bai Yunqi saw Xiao Chuanzi did not refuse, his scarlet eyes squinted slightly. Thinking in his heart, damn, I’ve been squeezing and subtly mocking with Miss Hu for a long time, this silly kid didn’t pick up a thing?

Lin Shuo, with a kind and amiable smile, nodded to express agreement, "Mr. Jiang might not be aware, that Silent Cultivation Tower was crafted by our Lin Family ancestor with all efforts for the family. It’s the only one in the world, specially built for Lin Family members, Mingchuan entering for reference will surely yield twice the result with half the effort!"

Looking at this absurd scene before him, Wan Mingchuan found it amusing.

His master considered his search for relatives extremely important, even Long Ge and the others gave him full face assistance in making a stance, Lin Family’s eagerness seemed like wanting to worship him.

But is it truly so?

If they truly valued the legitimate heir, how could they not persist in months of searching before abandoning him, Lin Shuo even hurriedly married a new bride.

It’s just discovered that drawing him in is profitable!

If he arrived without power or influence, not even able to cultivate, forget fighting for recognition, he couldn’t even pass the front gate.

Indeed, his master is the best to him.

Wan Mingchuan thought about how even his biological father only valued interest over blood relations, and compared to that, his master was a thousand, ten thousand times better!

[Wan Mingchuan Affection +1000]

[Wan Mingchuan Affection +800]

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Jiang Yuan was accustomed to his disciple frequently increasing affection, skillfully ignored it and asked, "Patriarch Lin, could you take me to see the Silent Cultivation Tower? Before Mingchuan enters for retreat, I need to check if it’s safe to feel reassured."

He thought of the task requirement from the system, to lead the disciple back to Lin Family with the token, only then there’s a possibility of awakening bloodline inheritance, which likely centers around this Silent Cultivation Tower.

Even just a close glance and letting the system assess it would give him some peace of mind.

"Of course it’s absolutely safe!" Lin Shuo, hearing this, found high chances of the beloved disciple staying in Lin Family, smiled broadly, "Mr. Jiang, please proceed to the back mountain, the Silent Cultivation Tower matters significantly; it’s the most vital place of Lin Family, permanently guarded by protectors, absolutely safe!

To be honest with Mr. Jiang, I entered a few times in my youth, but unfortunately, due to my dull talent, I didn’t comprehend much. Mingchuan, following his mother’s intelligence, surely can achieve bringing Lin Family to glory!"

Jiang Yuan didn’t commit, leaving the hall embraced by Lin Mansion people and headed to the back mountain.

Lin Shuo found a chance to fall behind slightly, glaring at his wife and whispering furiously, "Don’t think I don’t know your intentions! My precious son just returned, and you attempted in every way to push him out, aren’t you just wanting your birthed fool to seize the Young Patriarch position? Could you be more farsighted for the greater good, curb your selfishness?"

Mrs. Lin thought my precious son strived for years, just about to become Young Patriarch, suddenly being pushed down. You speak nicely of focusing on the greater good; my greater good is my precious son!

Handing over the Young Patriarch position, how will we, mother and son, navigate in the future?

"Hmph! You dare call my son a fool; you are the biggest fool!" though she thought this, Mrs. Lin coldly snorted and said, "Your precious son apprenticing is already climbing up.

If not keeping him beside as a pupil of the alchemist master to cement the master-disciple relationship, but tying him to the Lin Family isolated from his master, guess how close their relationship can be?

Why did I propose to burn paper money at Old Master Wan’s grave earlier? Why mention visiting Mr. Jiang’s residence to express gratitude? Short-sighted fool! What we should do now is actively reach out to them, instead of waiting for them to lower themselves to support Lin Family!

A personal visit not only shows our propriety and manners but also helps us determine where Mr. Jiang’s residence is, serving as a useful point to seek help in the future when needed.

If not visiting to express thanks, merely keeping the child here, how can anyone trace their whereabouts once Mr. Jiang’s party leaves?"

Seeing her husband speechless, she viciously gave him a glare and cursed, "Fool! Let our Tianzuo inherit the Young Patriarch position, my father will spare no effort to assist you;

On the other hand, let your precious son please Mr. Jiang, not only spirit stones, elixirs; even occasionally inviting Mr. Jiang to Lin Mansion for celebrations will allow you to utilize the prestige!

Thus, with one son on each side having different duties, your reputation and benefits are secure in full. Letting him stay to take Tianzuo’s Young Patriarch position, what good will you receive?

My father will surely despise you for being untrustworthy, dreaming of being Alliance Leader, dream on!

Your eldest son bound within the mansion, not easily seeing his master throughout the year, couldn’t shamelessly return to ask for spirit stones, elixirs. Even the Great Elder’s sweet talk of us teaching and raising, I ask, can you afford it?!"